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NY weather: Quarter-sized hail and damaging winds forecast with thunderstorms to hit New York Wednesday
The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning at 3:47 p.m. on Wednesday valid until 4:45 p.m. for Albany, Saratoga and Schenectady counties. The storms may bring quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 3:47 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Schenectady,...
Photos: Night out at the Altamont Fair
The Altamont Fair, an annual celebration of agriculture, history, and current culture representing Albany, Schenectady and Greene counties, has a magical glow at night. In addition to agricultural displays, midway games and rides, look for corgi races Thursday. For a full schedule of events check the fair's website. The fair...
State completes $3.2M bridge replacement project
COEYMANS — The state Department of Transportation completed a $3.2 million construction project that replaced the Route 144 bridge over the Hannacrois Creek. The original bridge was built in 1931 and was replaced with a modern steel and concrete structure that will enhance public safety and improve mobility along a key route, state officials said.
Calderone out at Airport Authority as McCoy waits in the wings
COLONIE — Phil Calderone, who as CEO of the Albany County Airport Authority has been credited with leading an ongoing transformation of the facility into one of the nation’s top airports, was informed by the authority’s board behind closed doors this week that his contract will not be renewed.
‘The best manufacturing site that we have in the county’
Wedged between railroad tracks and a hill that rises toward Loudonville, the contaminated and long-vacant former Al Tech Specialty Steel Co. site might not at first glance seem especially promising.<\p> But staff at Albany County’s economic development arm believe the property’s rare mix of attributes, including potential access to large amounts of power, strongly position the site to entice a major employer in a high-growth industry.<\p>
Pine Hollow Arboretum Hopes For National Register Historic District
The mission of the Pine Hollow Arboretum in Slingerlands, Albany County, NY, is to preserve, manage, and enhance native and introduced species in a natural and aesthetic environment. Since 2018, the organization’s headquarters and entrance have been located at the birthplace of the arboretum, their late founder’s residence located at 34 Pine Hollow Road.
See Rainfall Totals from Hurricane Debby for Towns in Albany County, NY
See Rainfall Totals from Hurricane Debby for Towns in Albany County, NY. Hurricane Debby has left residents across the Capital Region dealing with significant flooding and water damage. Statistics from a New York Upstate report was used in this article. These are the Ten Most Tornado-Heavy Years in New York...
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